Beverly Shores has an unusually strong local traffic page despite its small size because the town has its own police department, detailed local speed schedules, municipal citation procedures, beach-parking permits, golf-cart permits and substantial seasonal Indiana Dunes traffic.
Which Court Handles a Beverly Shores Traffic Ticket?
Porter County's current allocation rules assign qualifying filings from the Beverly Shores Police Department to:
Porter Superior Court 3 3560 Willowcreek Road Portage, IN 46368 Phone: 219-759-8231
A ticket from Indiana DNR also normally falls under Court 3's agency allocation. Other issuing agencies can lead to different assignments, so check the citation.
A Special Beverly Shores Municipal Ticket Rule
Beverly Shores' current code contains an unusual local procedure.
For a town-code speed-limit, stop-sign or U-turn violation, paying the applicable town fine within 30 days results in the violation not being reported to the Indiana BMV under the municipal provision.
If the fine is not paid within 30 days, the matter can be filed as a complaint with Porter County Superior Court unless the driver timely denies the violation under the code's procedure.
This should not be confused with:
A state-law moving violation.
A BMV Driver Safety Program.
Porter County Prosecutor deferral.
A court-ordered course.
Drivers should read the actual citation carefully to determine which procedure applies.
What to Do After Getting a Traffic Ticket in Beverly Shores
Determine whether the ticket cites a Beverly Shores ordinance or Indiana state law.
Identify the issuing agency.
Read the citation's payment and response instructions.
Do not assume every municipal citation automatically reaches the BMV.
If the matter is filed in court, verify the assigned Porter Superior Court.
Search MyCase if a court case is created.
Investigate county deferral when applicable.
Determine separately whether the BMV requires a DSP.
Verify any court-ordered course.
Keep records.
Beverly Shores Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
ABetterDriver.com provides a BMV-approved Indiana online Driver Safety Program.
Taking the online DSP does not replace Beverly Shores' municipal ticket procedure or automatically resolve a county court case.
Beverly Shores Speed Limits
The town's current published traffic schedule establishes specific limits including:
Beverly Drive: 30 mph.
Broadway from Beverly Drive to Lake Front Drive: 30 mph.
Broadway from U.S. 12 to Beverly Drive: 35 mph.
Central Avenue: 30 mph.
Interior roads: 15 mph.
Lake Front Drive: 25 mph.
Lake Shore County Road: generally 25 mph, with a 35 mph segment between U.S. 12 and Beverly Drive.
State Park Road: generally 30 mph.
State Park Road between U.S. 12 and Waverly Road: 20 mph.
This is unusually detailed city-specific traffic content.
U.S. 12 and Town Roads
Beverly Shores' current code states that town control applies to its streets except U.S. Highway 12, which remains outside municipal street control.
Drivers should therefore distinguish state-highway rules from local street rules.
2026 Beach Parking Permits
For 2026, Beverly Shores publishes these beach-parking permit fees:
Resident vehicle: $50.
Nonresident vehicle: $350.
Resident golf cart: $50.
Guest permit book: $100 for ten, subject to restrictions.
Golf-cart permit applicants must provide identifying information and proof of current liability insurance.
Seasonal National Park Traffic
Beverly Shores' 2025 Comprehensive Plan progress report specifically identifies summer National Park traffic and parking as an issue the town wants to address with the National Park Service.
That supports discussing seasonal visitor congestion without exaggerating it into a ticket hotspot or crash claim.
Current Town Police and Street Operations
The July 21, 2026 Town Council agenda identifies Town Marshal Vernon Garard and includes both police and street-department reports.
No unsupported claim should be made about where Beverly Shores Police commonly issue citations.
BMV Services Near Beverly Shores
A practical nearby branch is:
Michigan City BMV Branch 1724 E. U.S. Highway 20 Michigan City, IN 46360 Phone: 888-692-6841
Current hours include Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Beverly Shores Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Can I take Indiana online traffic school from Beverly Shores?
Yes.
Which court normally receives Beverly Shores Police traffic cases?
Porter Superior Court 3.
Does every Beverly Shores ordinance ticket immediately go to court?
No. The town code provides a local process for certain speed, stop-sign and U-turn violations.
Can a qualifying local violation avoid being reported to the BMV?
The town code states that qualifying municipal speed, stop-sign and U-turn fines paid within 30 days are not reported to the BMV under that provision.
Does an online DSP have anything to do with that municipal rule?
Not automatically. They are separate processes.
What is the speed limit on Lake Front Drive?
The town's published schedule lists 25 mph.
What is the speed limit on Beverly Shores interior roads?
The published schedule lists 15 mph.
Are beach parking permits required?
Beverly Shores operates a current beach-parking permit program.
How much is a 2026 nonresident beach parking permit?
The published 2026 fee is $350.
Does Beverly Shores experience seasonal National Park traffic?
Yes. The town's planning report specifically identifies summer National Park traffic and parking as an issue.
Where is the nearest practical BMV branch?
Michigan City, at 1724 E. U.S. Highway 20.
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From Beverly Shores
ABetterDriver.com's BMV-approved online Driver Safety Program is available for BMV-required DSP completion and the eligible voluntary four-point credit.
Do not confuse the DSP with Beverly Shores' municipal citation process.